Deadline
Apr 05, 2027
Closing in 168 days
Location
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United States
Employment
Permanent
Full or part time
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Posted
Oct 07, 2026
About the role
Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology
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Posting Information
Posting Information| Department | Peds-Cardiology - 412003 |
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| Posting Open Date | 06/19/2026 |
| Application Deadline | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Position Type | Permanent Faculty |
| Working Title | Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology |
| Appointment Type | Open Rank |
| Vacancy ID | FAC0005998 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full-Time Permanent |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| FTE | 1 |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | Dependent on Experience and Qualifications |
| Proposed Start Date | 01/01/2027 |
| Be a Tar Heel! | A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. |
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| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research. Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond. Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce. Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research. |
| Position Summary | The Department of Pediatrics at UNC Children’s is recruiting an open-rank, open-track (fixed term, tenure/tenure-track, or variable track) faculty member, who will serve as Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology to lead and expand the division’s clinical, educational, and research missions. The division provides comprehensive pediatric and congenital cardiology services across the continuum of care, supports a strong culture of clinical excellence and quality improvement, and serves as a central educational resource for the Department of Pediatrics and UNC Children’s Hospital. The Division Chief oversees all clinical operations, including inpatient and outpatient pediatric cardiology services, advanced cardiac imaging, cardiac catheterization and interventional programs, heart failure and transplant services, fetal cardiology, and care for patients with congenital heart disease across the lifespan. The division plays a critical role in multidisciplinary care of children with complex cardiac conditions and collaborates closely with cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, and other subspecialties. This leader will join at an exciting time for child health within the UNC Health system as well as in the state of North Carolina. This past year the Children’s Service Line was launched at UNC Health, with the goal of creating systems of care that will improve child health outcomes across the entire UNC Health system, statewide. In addition, planning is underway for North Carolina Children’s Hospital, the first freestanding children’s hospital in the state of North Carolina. This joint effort with Duke Children’s will include a large tertiary/quaternary Congenital Heart program. This Division Chief will play a major role, along with Cardiac and CT surgical leaders at UNC Children’s and Duke Children’s in the organization and launch of this combined program. The Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of North Carolina is an attractive place to live and work, with a great climate, schools, and both mountains and beaches within a day’s drive. UNC Health has a statewide series of hospitals and clinics and is affiliated with one of the nation’s leading medical schools. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements |
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| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience |
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| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions | |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/321118 |
| Department Contact Name and Title | Jeff Anderson, Clinical Professor |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | [email protected] |
| Academic Personnel Office Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [email protected]. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
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